Sunday, November 1, 2009

Fondue Recipes

We had a fondue party the other night. I found these recipes on Recipezaar and I was so happy when they all exceeded our expectations. They were very comparable to what we have had at The Melting Pot.

Cheddar Cheese Fondue

(I doubled this recipe and it was just enough for 4)

Ingredients4 ounces skim milk1 teaspoon chopped garlic

cheddar cheese

pepper

mustard powderworcestershire sauce

(whatever you choose to use to dip in the cheese dip)

Directions1-start with 4 oz of base (skim milk)2-add garlic.3-add 3 shakes of mustard powder.4-stir.5-add small amount of cheddar cheese (I added about 1 cup of shredded cheddar. small bits at a time)6-mix thoroughly (using whipping motion until cheese is melted).7-add five turns of pepper grinder.8-add three to four shakes of worcestershire sauce.9-fold in pepper & worcestershire.10-remove mixing fork.

So Tasty!!

Mojo Fondue Broth(I doubled this as well and after simmering for awhile as we cooked our food, I was very glad we had this much)5 1/4 cups vegetable bouillon or chicken bouillon (We used chicken)1/4 cup orange juice, fresh-squeezed1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons ground cumin2 tablespoons jerk seasoning2 tablespoons black pepper, cracked (We used 1 1/2 Tablespoons and it was VERY spicy!!)2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh-squeezed1 tablespoon minced garlicDirections1-Combine ingredients in saucepan on stovetop.2-Bring to a boil.3-Transfer to fondue pot with alternative heat source.4-Use to cook beef, shrimp, potstickers, chicken, mushrooms, potatoes, broccoli -- or anything else you can think of.